Skepticism is growing among critics of the HISD proposed $4.4 billion bond after a pro-bond group has cropped up.
The reason why there’s skepticism is because the group, Houstonians For Safe and Healthy Schools, is mostly funded by area builders and architects, and around $4 billion in the HISD bond is designated for building and construction.
It’s the slogan on the web page, and the sentiment they want voters to take away.
“Kid’s can’t wait,” Houstonians For Safe and Healthy Schools board member Veronica Garcia said.
The political action group, Houstonians for Safe and Healthy School, and its supporters say the proposed HISD $4.4 billion bond should pass, but critics of the bond say something seems off about the group.
The bond designated $4 billion to building and constructing, and the PAC is mostly funded by builders and architects.
Scott McClelland, former HEB president and proponent of the PAC, said there’s nothing nefarious going on here.
“Any donation that goes to us is simply for the passage, but there is no relationship between giving money to have the bond pass and being able to get a contract, so some architects, some builders, have contributed. Will they apply to do some of it? They may or may not,” McClelland said.